Furuno MFD8, MFDBB, MFD12, DRS4A, DRS12A User Manual

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NavNet 3D FAQ v2.0

Furuno USA, Inc

Table of Contents

 

1. NavNet 3D System....................................................................................................................

1

Q1.SYS

How many NavNet 3D MFDs are allowed in one network?.......................................

1

Q2.SYS

Can I connect multiple position, depth and other data sensors to the system?.........

1

Q3.SYS

How many Digital Radar Sensors (DRS) can be installed in one network?...............

1

Q4.SYS

How many Fish Finders can be installed in one network? ........................................

1

Q5.SYS

What is the NavNet 3D memory capacity?................................................................

1

Q6.SYS

Does MFD have a capability to convert NMEA2000<-->NMEA0183?.......................

1

Q7.SYS

Can Engine Data be displayed on MFD? ..................................................................

1

Q8.SYS

What is the purpose of Audio In/Out?........................................................................

2

Q9.SYS

What is shared in the network?.................................................................................

2

Q10.SYS

What is the difference between MFD12 and DCU12? ...........................................

2

Q11.SYS

Which combination of MFD+DRS requires the Power Supply Unit?......................

2

2. NavNet 3D Connections...........................................................................................................

3

Q1.CON

Can I connect a USB mouse?...................................................................................

3

Q2.CON

What is Power Synchronization?...............................................................................

3

Q3.CON

Can I connect non-Furuno devices to the HUB101 (PC, Sensor…)?........................

3

Q4.CON

Can a standard Ethernet Switch be used for NavNet 3D? ........................................

4

Q5.CON

How is the BB Keyboard Control Unit (MCU-001) connected to the BB Processor?.4

Q6.CON

Is it possible to connect dual monitors and dual control heads to an MFDBB?.........

4

Q7.CON

If two monitors with different sizes and different native resolutions are connected to

the MFDBB, what will happen? ...................................................................................................

5

Q8.CON

How are NMEA2000 sensors connected? ................................................................

5

Q9.CON

Is it possible to terminate a NMEA2000 bus in the DRS? .........................................

6

Q10.CON

How many NMEA2000 sensors can be connected directly to DRS?.....................

6

Q11.CON

Is the NMEA2000 port on the DRS a standard NMEA2000 Port? .........................

6

Q12.CON

Does the DRS need to be turned “ON” for the NMEA2000 data port to be active?6

Q13.CON

How many NMEA0183 ports are provided on every NN3D MFD? ........................

6

Q14.CON

What type of Heading inputs are supported by NavNet 3D? .................................

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Q15.CON

Is it possible to connect multiple GPS / Sensors? . Error! Bookmark not defined.

3. Compatibility.............................................................................................................................

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Q1.COMP

 

Are NavNet 1/vx2 systems compatible with NavNet 3D? ......................................

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Q5.COMP

 

Can an AIS receiver other than FURUNO be used for NavNet 3D? ......................

8

Q6.COMP

 

Can VX2 network cable be used for NavNet 3D? ..................................................

8

Q9.COMP

 

Can FAR2xx7 radar be connected to NavNet 3D? ................................................

8

Q10.COMP

Can FCV1150 Sounder be connected to NavNet3D? ........................................

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4. Chart ..........................................................................................................................................

 

 

 

9

Q1.CHART

Are current Navnet vx2 CMAP or Navionics Charts compatible with NavNet 3D?

 

 

 

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Q2.CHART

Which charts come preloaded in NN3D systems supplied in North America?? .9

Q3.CHART

What is the chart coverage in the USA? ............................................................

9

Q4.CHART

What is the chart coverage outside the USA? ....................................................

9

Q5.CHART

How are the charts installed in NavNet 3D? .......................................................

9

Q6.CHART

Can I directly load NOAA charts from the NOAA www site? ............................

10

Q7.CHART

Can I update charts outside the USA? .............................................................

10

5. Chart Plotter............................................................................................................................

11

Q1.PLOT

 

What is the “Ghost Cursor”? ................................................................................

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Q2.PLOT

 

What is the Minimum/Maximum Zoom Range? ...................................................

11

Q3.PLOT

 

How many points (waypoints/marks) can be stored? ...........................................

11

Q4.PLOT

 

How many points for ship's tracks? .....................................................................

11

Q5.PLOT

 

How many routes can be stored? ........................................................................

11

Q6.PLOT

 

Is Heading used in the NN3D Plotter Modes? .....................................................

11

Q7.PLOT

 

Is PBG (Personal Bathymetric Generator) available on NavNet 3D? ..................

11

6. Radar – Digital Radar Sensors (DRS) ...................................................................................

12

Q1.DRS

 

Do all NavNet 3D DRS products have High Speed antenna capability? .................

12

Q2.DRS

 

What are the changes in the DRS AUTO performance? .........................................

12

Q3.DRS

 

Is the ARPA function an option like older Navnet Systems?....................................

12

Q4.DRS

 

Is GPS COG information allowed for Heading and ARPA capability? .....................

12

Q5.DRS

 

Do NavNet 3D DRS products all have Dual Range antenna capability?.................

12

Q6.DRS

 

What is “Time Zero Radar”?....................................................................................

12

Q7.DRS

 

How does Radar Overlay function?.........................................................................

12

7. Fish Finder

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13

Q1.FF

What is the new Airmar Transducer ID function available with NN3D and the DFF1 and

DFF3?? 13

 

 

Q2.FF

What do I need to utilize the new Heaving Compensation feature, and what does it

provide?? ..................................................................................................................................

 

 

13

8. Camera/Video..........................................................................................................................

14

Q1.CAM

 

What ...................types of IP Cameras can be connected to NavNet 3D systems?

14

Q2.CAM

 

How ...............................many IP Camera and analog video inputs are available?

14

Q3.CAM

 

Can .........................................the analog video input be distributed in a network?

14

Q4.CAM

 

What ...................................................................is the video output of the MFDs?

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1. NavNet 3D System

Q1.SYS

How many NavNet 3D MFDs are allowed in one network?

 

Any combination of up to 10 (ten) MFDs are allowed in one Network. However, the

 

actual number of displays in the system may be higher if MFDBBs are installed

 

using “Clone” or “Extended” Display Mode. More information about the Clone and

 

Extended Modes for the MFDBB can be found in this document

Q2.SYS

Can I connect multiple position, depth and other data sensors to the

 

system?

 

Multiple sensors of the same or different kinds (i.e. two GPS Sensors) may be

 

connected to any NN3D network for backup purposes. When multiple sensors

 

providing independent but redundant data are connected, the installer will have to

 

define the primary sensor at the Master MFD during installation. Primary sensor

 

selections are global settings, as they will be used and displayed by all NN3D

 

MFDs in a network. All other sensors providing the redundant information will be

 

used as “Back-Up” sensors. NN3D will automatically “Switch” and utilize these

 

back-up sensors in the event that a failure occurs with the primary sensor.

Q3.SYS

How many Digital Radar Sensors (DRS) can be installed in one network?

 

Up to 2 (two) DRS can be installed and controlled in one network.

Q4.SYS

How many Fish Finders can be installed in one network?

 

Up to two Network Fish Finders can be installed and controlled in one NN3D

 

network. For example, both a DFF1 and DFF3 may be installed on one vessel and

 

the operator may select which one to be enabled as the echo sounder source. This

 

allows the vessel to change geographic regions and instantly select the optimal

 

echo sounder source for a particular fishery.

Q5.SYS

What is the NavNet 3D memory capacity?

 

All NN3D MFDs and Black Box systems have a ruggedized, shock resistant

 

internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) with 40 Gigabytes of memory storage capacity.

Q6.SYS

Does MFD have a capability to convert NMEA2000<-->NMEA0183?

 

The NMEA0183 sentences and NMEA2000 PGNs that are used and accepted in

 

the system can be converted and output with either/both NMEA0183/NMEA2000

 

format (except for the engine data that is input only). Note that only one type of

 

data can be output at a time (one position, one depth, one heading…). In case of

 

multiple GPS, the position which is output is the one currently used by the display.

Q7.SYS

Can Engine Data be displayed on MFD?

 

Yes, certain engine data (up to three engines) in NMEA2000 format is compatible

 

and may be displayed on any NN3D MFD in the Network. The currently accepted

 

engine data is as follows:

 

 

Engine Speed (Revolutions)

(PGN 127488)

 

Engine Boost Pressure

(PGN 127488)

 

Engine Oil Pressure

(PGN 127489)

 

Engine Temperature

(PGN 127489)

 

Engine Temperature Status

(PGN 127489)

 

Engine Warning Status

(PGN 127489)

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Q8.SYS

What is the purpose of Audio In/Out?

 

An analog speaker can be connected to any MFD/MFDBB (for Alarm). Audio Input

 

is provided for future applications.

Q9.SYS

What is shared in the network?

 

The NN3D was designed as a network system. Radar, Sounder, IP Camera, Points,

 

Routes, Tracks, Navigation Data, and System Settings are all shared via Ethernet

 

on the NN3D network.

 

Please note that the Charts are not shared across the network and need to be

 

installed on the Internal Memory of every MFD.

Q10.SYS

What is the difference between MFD12 and DCU12?

 

The MFD12 is a NN3D 12” multi-function display/processor unit, while the DCU12

 

is an optional integrated 12” display and MFD BB Keyboard – essentially it is a 12”

 

display and keyboard without its own processor. The DCU12 is a suitable option for

 

those wishing to use the advanced features of the MFDBB with a display-based

 

keyboard. NavNet MFDBB Systems offer some unique features not available on

 

the MFD8 and MFD12 such as a TimeZero Radar image, faster chart zoom

 

performance, multiple USB 2.0 ports, selectable video resolutions, etc...

 

DCU12 (BB Controller with built-in display)

Power 24VDC

MFDBB

Network Port, RJ45 (2/5/10m)

DVI port, DVI-D (5/10m)

Q11.SYS

Which combination of MFD+DRS requires the Power Supply Unit?

 

Power for the Digital Radar Sensor is supplied by MFD. Some combinations

 

require the additional Power Supply Unit in order to provide enough power for the

 

DRS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRS2D

DRS4D

DRS4A

DRS6A

DRS12A

DRS25A

 

 

 

MFD8

 

 

PSU-012

PSU-012

PSU-012

PSU-013

 

 

 

MFD12

 

 

 

 

PSU-012

PSU-013

 

 

 

MFDBB

 

 

 

 

 

PSU-013

 

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2. NavNet 3D Connections

Q1.CON

Can I connect a USB mouse?

 

Yes. A generic USB mouse may be connected to any NN3D MFD. Virtually any "off

 

the shelf" USB mouse (wired or RF wireless but NOT Bluetooth) will work with

 

NN3D. However, in order to utilize full RotoKey functionality, you will need a mouse

 

that has a scroll wheel that is also "clickable" with a middle click, which will emulate

 

selection and confirmation of a desired RotoKey function. No loading of additional

 

mouse software (driver) is permitted. However, the standard Mouse HID drivers will

 

load automatically, allowing most mice and wireless mice to work fine.

 

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Q2.CON

What is Power Synchronization?

 

A NN3D network is a system in which all components share information (navigation

 

data, settings, points, routes, etc) with each other. To allow proper network

 

synchronization and functionality, the MFDs have a special “sleep mode” that

 

allows each MFD to process data while consuming low power. NN3D MFDs can be

 

in 3 states:

 

[ON]

 

This is the regular mode of operation. The screen is ON and the user can interact

 

with the device. The unit can process and share information on the network.

 

[Sleep Mode]

 

The screen is off and no user interaction is possible (except turning the unit ON

 

with the Power Key). Even though the MFD seems to be turned off, it will still

 

process and share information with other MFDs on the network. The MFD

 

consumes lower current in this state. Any sensors attached to the MFD data ports

 

will still function normally.

 

[OFF]

 

The unit is completely OFF and don’t process information. No power is consumed

 

in this state

 

Sleep Mode Functional Description: When the first MFD is powered ON (using the

 

power key), all the other networked MFD(s) automatically start in sleep mode.

 

Using the Power key on an MFD in sleep mode will turn it ON. Using the Power key

 

on any MFD that is turned “ON” will turn the system (all the MFDs) completely OFF.

 

If you want to turn a MFD back in sleep mode (after he has been powered ON), use

 

the RotoKey “Sleep”

 

IMPORTANT: Full Power Synchronization functionality requires the use of Furuno

 

proprietary Hubs. The Internal MFDBB Hub and the optional Furuno HUB101 both

 

provide NN3D full Power Synchronization functionality. Use of other generic

 

Ethernet Hubs/Switches, while allowed, will not allow the MFDs to power ON

 

automatically! Caution must also be used in that only “Two Pair” Ethernet cables

 

may be utilized with generic hubs/switches so that the Power Synchronization

 

signal are not short circuited by “Four Pair” Ethernet cables.

Q3.CON

Can I connect non-Furuno devices to the HUB101 (PC, Sensor…)?

 

The Furuno HUB101 has a dipswitch for each Ethernet port that can

 

enable/disable the Power Synchronization. When connected to an MFD, the switch

 

must be setup to allow the Power Synchronization. When connected to any other

 

device (PC, old generation sensors…) the switch MUST be setup to disable the

 

Power Synchronization to protect other devices (such as PC) from the Power

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Synchronization signal. Here is a list of all devices that support the Power

 

Synchronization:

 

- All NN3D Display: MFD8, MFD12, MFDBB and DCU12

 

- All NN3D Radar Power Supply: PSU-012 and PSU-13

 

- Sounder: DFF1 and DFF3

Q4.CON

Can a standard Ethernet Switch be used for NavNet 3D?

 

Yes, a 100Mbps Switch can be used. In this case, “2-pair” Ethernet cable must be

 

used between each MFD and the generic Ethernet Switch so that the Furuno

 

Power Synchronization signal does not interfere with or harm the Ethernet Switch.

Failure to do so could damage the switch and any other components connected to it. Note that when a regular switch is used, the Power Synchronization will not fully work. The use of the Furuno Hub is strongly advised. It will allow power synchronization on the network and protect your equipment such as PC when regular CAT6 (4 pair Ethernet) cable is used.

Q5.CON

How is the BB Keyboard Control Unit (MCU-001) connected to the BB

 

Processor?

 

The BB Keyboard is an Ethernet Network Device that is powered directly from the

 

MFDBB via the Ethernet Cable. This is NOT true Power-Over-Ethernet (POE).

 

Standard POE Devices may NOT be directly connected or powered by the internal

 

hub in the MFDBB. Direct connection of the BB Keyboard to the MFDBB allows an

 

easy single standard Ethernet cable connection to the MFDBB Keyboard. The

 

MFDBB Processor Unit (MPU001) contains 4 Ethernet ports. Two of these ports

 

provide special power and are dedicated ONLY for MFDBB Keyboard connections.

 

MFDBB Keyboards must be directly connected to one of the dedicated Ethernet

 

ports on the MFDBB (the Keyboard cannot be connected to a Switch). Note that

 

the supplied Ethernet cable is 5M but other lengths are available.

Q6.CON

Is it possible to connect dual monitors and dual control heads to an

 

MFDBB?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, the following BB MFD installation configurations are possible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

A

 

A

 

A

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single

 

Dual (Clone Mode)

 

Dual (Extended Mode)

 

 

 

 

 

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